The newly restored tile Studebaker ad in Calle Tetuán, created in 1924 by Fábrica Viuda e Hijos de Manuel Ramos Rejano (Triana). Back then the building housed a private English-style club, but long ago it was bought by Chico Jewellers. The Garcia family restored the tiles in 1978 and wanted to move the ad up to the first floor, to prevent further damage, but permission was denied by local heritage authorities.
Once again the Garcias were told that they were not allowed to move the tiles, but they went ahead with a second restoration anyhow. I’m so glad they did.
I’ve been doing a fun Triana Tapas Tour for a few years now, but recently decided to modify it a bit for 
Out on the new & improved 
Walking around Triana I spotted this little family in front of what looked to be an abandoned home (or one that has been closed up for the summer). Mom, the cute calico on the left, was barely bigger than her kittens. And her five little ones just melted my heart. Luckily they were behind a locked gate because I was sorely tempted to take that tiny black one home. I think Morcilla would love to have a kitten of her own…
Every now and then I go to Triana for the day. I know it’s just over the bridge and less than a half hour’s walk from my house, but it does somehow feel like going “out of town”. Will be writing a proper “Day Trip to Triana” blog post soon for 
I wish I knew what to do with all those peppers…
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